Description: Positioned high on a hill at the entrance to Daylesford, Al Qassr (The Palace) has commanding views of the lake precinct. It offers comfortable, self-contained facilities in beautiful surroundings within minutes of the town centre.
Rooms: Al Qassr Retreat Bedroom - King size four poster iron bed. Room opens out to a balcony with lake and township vistas.
The Marrakech Room - Beautifully appointed room inspired by the wonderful colours of Marrakech. Room includes a "floating spa", inbuilt bed, kitchen, shower, toilet, flat screen LCD TV, as well as large french doors which open out to an outdoor paved
Hill Street Homestead Room - Hill Street Homestead consists of two bedrooms. One with a King Size bed, one with a Queen Size bed. Price includes the use of the entire house - not just the room(s)
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Child Policy: Adults only retreat.
Transportation: Arriving from Woodend or Calder Highway:
Enter main street of Daylesford and proceed down the hill towards the direction of Lake Daylesford. Continue along the main road past the Lake Daylesford turn-off (on your right hand side) and start climbing up the hill. Drive past Grahams Lane (on your left hand side). At the top of the hill (look for the blue 'Al Qassr'; sign) turn a sharp left into the service road and proceed to the end of the track (roughly 60 metres). Al Qassr is the first cottage you see.
Arriving from Ballarat or the Western Highway:
As you enter the Daylesford Township, watch for the road speed signs. Drive past the 80 km/h speed sign, then past the first set of 60 km/h speed signs. When you see the second set of 60 km/h signs, turn right into the service road (look for the blue 'Al Qassr' sign) and proceed to the end of the track (roughly 60 metres). Al Qassr is the first cottage you see.
Car Parking: Ample.
Facilities: Guest Laundry, Spa
Room Facilities: Air-Conditioning, Balcony, Colour Television, Ensuite (Private Bathroom), Guest Laundry, Hairdryer, Iron / Ironing Board, Microwave, Non Smoking Rooms, Pay TV, Radio, Refrigerator, Self Catering (Full Kitchen), Spa, CD Player, Tea / coffee making facilities, Room Service